MOTORSPORT: Australasian Safari 2009 - Day Two

Victorian duo Andrew and Danny Brown dodged the quicksand and 380km of competitive terrain to take the lead at the end of the second day of the Australasian Safari. Driving a 1999 Holden Frontera the pair stayed clear of trouble as their competitors struck it.

The second stage of the day required the field to avoid quicksand that surrounding a lake that the course passed. It was something not everyone was able to do, including overnight leader Des Harrington.

"Today was great because we finished and it really suited the car," Andrew Brown said.

"The stages were a bit faster than yesterday, but there were a few surprises, including a bit of mud which was hard to see.

"We came across a few other drivers and tried to help Des (Harrington), but he was already getting out by that stage. We're trying to finish every day, and while it’s great to be leading, it’s more fun chasing than being chased."

It was a good day for Holden with Paul and Kees Weel moving up to second place in their Colorado, just over two minutes behind the Browns. Third place is now held by Terry and Jodi Conner in their Nissan GQ Ute who are just under 10 minutes off the lead.

Day Three will be the longest so far of the event with four stages covering a toal competitive distance of 496km, taking the field from Mt Magnet to Leonora.

Standings after Day Two
1. Andrew Brown/Danny Brown, Holden Frontera, 5h50m41s
2. Paul Weel/Kees Weel, Holden Colorado, +2m06s?
3. Terry Conner/Jodi Conner, Nissan GQ Ute, +9m47s
4. Des Harrington/Richard Harrington, Nissan Patrol, +10m17s
5. Bruce Garland/Harry Suzuki, Isuzu D-MAX, +11m09s

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